Download Newcastle vs Southampton 1-0 Highlights | Premier League (24/25)
Joelinton’s goal earned Newcastle a 1-0 win over promoted Southampton in their first game of the Premier League season at St James’ Park on Saturday, despite going down to 10-men in the first half.
Fabian Schar was sent off in the 28th minute for retaliating after a foul by Ben Brereton Diaz but the visitors failed to make the most of their numerical advantage, and Newcastle took the lead just before the break.
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Southampton keeper Alex McCarthy’s poor attempted pass to Jack Stephens was pounced on by Alexander Isak who played the ball across the box and Joelinton took one touch before drilling his shot low into the corner of the net.
Southampton had the better of the second half as they piled on pressure in search of an equaliser, but Newcastle held on to take all three points.
Goals: Joelinton 45′
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Match stats
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TEAM STATS
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| 3 | Shots | 19 |
| 1 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 22% | Possession | 78% |
| 179 | Passes | 638 |
| 64% | Pass accuracy | 89% |
| 15 | Fouls | 16 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 3 | Corners |
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